IMF’s grading of India's data overlooks key points: Report

IANS | December 3, 2025 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Article IV annual assessment of India’s economic framework released last week states that the country’s strong economic performance has benefitted from sound macroeconomic policies and earlier structural reforms. It further states that despite external headwinds, growth is expected to remain resilient, with inflation remaining subdued.

India now crosses 5.08 lakh 5G towers: Govt

IANS | December 3, 2025 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) India’s rollout of next-generation mobile networks has gathered strong momentum, with Telecom Service Providers installing 5.08 lakh 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) across the country as of October 31, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Yami Gautam says 'good cinema shall win' as she thanks the audience for all the love showered on 'HAQ'

IANS | December 3, 2025 1:59 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Actress Yami Gautam has garnered a lot of love and appreciation for her subdued yet powerful portrayal of Shazia Bano in the courtroom drama "Haq".

Michelle Pfeiffer: Moms are unsung heroes of their families

IANS | December 3, 2025 1:55 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Actress Michelle Pfeiffer has heaped praise on her character Claire’s resilience in the upcoming holiday drama ‘Oh. What. Fun’ and said she connected with the role because she represents so many moms who are the unsung heroes of their families.

India bolsters digital infra, over 6.34 lakh villages covered with mobile connectivity

IANS | December 3, 2025 1:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The optical fibre cable network has expanded from 17.5 lakh kms in March 2018 to 42.36 lakh kms in September 2025, while the number of Base Transceiver Stations has increased from 17.3 lakh in March 2018 to 31.4 lakh in October 2025, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.

Over 5000 Afghan refugees forcibly deported from Pakistan, Iran in single day: Taliban

IANS | December 3, 2025 1:45 PM

Kabul, Dec 3 (IANS) Over 5,000 Afghan refugees were forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran in a single day, local media reported, quoting a Taliban official on Wednesday.

In Rajya Sabha, Oppn seeks raise in bank deposit insurance, crack down on spurious cough syrups

IANS | December 3, 2025 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) During Zero Hour in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Neeraj Dangi of Congress strongly criticised the inadequacy of the current Rs 5 lakh deposit insurance cover provided by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) and demanded that the limit be immediately raised to at least Rs 25 lakh per depositor.

Faridabad module wanted to replicate Hamas' attack on Israel but could not connect with terror group's drone experts

IANS | December 3, 2025 1:44 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Investigating agencies have learnt that the members of the Faridabad terror module which executed the Delhi Red Fort blasts, were trying to get in touch with members of the terrorist group Hamas. The probe shows that multiple attempts were made to get in touch with Hamas as the members of the module were trying to replicate what the terror group did in Israel.

BJP bristles at Cong over PM Modi's AI video, slams 'habit' of mocking his humble background

IANS | December 3, 2025 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gone all guns blazing at the Congress party, taking umbrage at the "distasteful" Artificial Intelligence (AI) video on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shared by the grand old party's spokesperson, Ragini Nayak.

Armaan Malik says 'trust' shaped the heart of 'Chal Musafir' from 'Gustaakh Ishq'

IANS | December 3, 2025 1:37 PM

Mumbai, Dec 3 (IANS) Singer and composer Armaan Malik has managed to deliver another memorable number in the form of the “Chal Musafir” track from "Gustaakh Ishq".